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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    idk if anyone was in the same situation but figured i'd post this in case anyone was but i did my test for fieldfisher back in dec and haven't heard back (Direct TC london). i emailed asking if there's an update (i never do this tbh!) and they said i still have to do my test and so they sent me...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    a day or 2 before the deadline but haven't heard anything yet!
  3. M

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    i remember from speaking to a trainee that it is actually the partners that watch the video interviews and then pick who they want to interview! but yeah im not sure if we like passed the grad rec screening first? hmm
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    just got an email from bristows post-vi saying they have progressed my app to a round of screening by partners to decide who gets picked for first round interview. not sure whether to take this as a mini win especially after a reed smith pfo earlier? kinda scary 👀
  5. M

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    i hope it was good news!! may i ask when you applied- thank you! :)
  6. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hopping on the reed smith pfo train :/ first time I’ve ever scored top for verbal and numerical but those pillars were wack. hey ho we move!!
  7. M

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    same here!! i feel like i have to exclude things :(
  8. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    oh damn, did it still say end of this week? i didn't get another holding email
  9. M

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    i did mine 23rd dec but haven't heard back if that's helpful haha
  10. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    just got an email from reed smith saying they are reviewing assessments and all outcomes will be communicated by the end of this week- that was a jumpscare 😂
  11. M

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    thanks! haha don't worry im in no position to judge, i applied a day before the deadline 🤣
  12. M

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    congratulations!!! may i ask when u applied? massive well done again! :)
  13. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    hopping on the goodwin pfo wagon 🫤
  14. M

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    i did my test 23 dec but haven't heard anything since, they do have a v small grad rec team though and i saw they were giving out diversity access scheme offers so maybe they will move onto looking at tc next :)
  15. M

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    oh i totally forgot about that email i may have jumped the gun a bit then as i just saw the 'for most roles the next stage is assessment centre' 😭 maybe its one of those where the written exercise is sent before the main ac?
  16. M

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    oh no so sorry to hear this :( do you mind if i ask whether this waspost app or post test?
  17. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    i actually didn't get that email, only the email from the test provider with my feedback report and saying they will get in touch about next steps separately. i did my test for direct TC back on 23 dec
  18. M

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    they are a small grad rec team of only 2 i think but last year i heard back 10 days later (pfo)
  19. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    hey i was also in a similar situation, i ended up applying to internships on linkedin (not entirely legal but networked with lawyers there and got to do some legal work) and got onto a 12 week internship at a tech company :) sparked my interest in tech! And i believe that really helped with my...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    from the ones i've done you're sent the written exercise usually through a special platform they use to conduct the virtual AC and then you are given i.e. 30 mins to complete and have to send it back to them within that time frame. I've also had a written exercise sent to me in the morning and i...

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